Relievers should be thanking Lee

With the bullpen feeling the affects of Sunday’s 14-inning loss to Florida, Cliff Lee gave the relievers exactly what they needed Monday: a breather.

Lee tossed his sixth complete-game shutout, allowing the guys sitting out beyond the fence in center field to relax and rest.

“That makes it real special,” manager Charlie Manuel said. “[Antonio] Bastardo needs rest. [Ryan] Madson could use some rest, too. It definitely helps the back end of our bullpen.”

Lee is the first Phillies pitcher to record six shutouts in a season since Steve Carlton threw eight in 1972. He also passed the 200-inning mark for the sixth time in his career (2005-06, 2008-11).

ATTENDANCE

Assuming the Phillies continue to sell out games, they are on pace to reach their 200th consecutive regular-season sellout on Sept. 19.

TUESDAY’S GAME

Vance Worley goes tonight. In his career, he’s pitched twice against the Braves, including one start last season when he threw five scoreless innings. He threw one inning of relief against them earlier this season.